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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.61, 484.15 and 140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.61, 484.15 and 140.14 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.61 : 484.15 = 140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.61/484.15 = 140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.61x = 484.15 × 140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.61x = 67,847.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,847.75/322.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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